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General Mills

Manufactures and distributes packaged foods

Health – Safety and Environmental Leader

Environmental Health & SafetyPosted on Nov 12
Full-timeGeneva, IL, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree is required.
  • Five years of site-level leadership and program management experience are required.
  • Working knowledge of local health, safety, and environmental regulations is required.
  • Experience in food and beverage manufacturing or a related field is required.
  • Strong interpersonal, coaching, and project management skills are required.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

  • Act as a coach and advisor to the site, providing support and technical assistance in administering and complying with federal, state, local, and company health, safety, and environmental requirements.
  • Implement, maintain, and assess the site's Environment & Safety Management System in accordance with company requirements.
  • Serve as the site's technical advisor and lead resource for environmental regulatory compliance.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable environmental regulations and permits.
  • Complete and submit required environmental reports for the facility.
  • Assist in managing the environmental budget.
  • Assist with analysis of significant incidents, including fires, chemical releases, fatalities, and severe or multiple injuries, and follow up on corrective actions to share information throughout the company and prevent recurrence.
  • Ensure regulatory changes affecting the facility are managed.
  • Support corporate sustainability initiatives as appropriate for the site.
  • Participate in change or project management to identify and address critical facility risks.
  • Identify and evaluate environmental risks arising from new chemicals, products, and manufacturing changes.
  • Support the site in addressing regulatory inspections and complaints.
  • Report company-required environmental and sustainability metrics at required frequencies in GSTEMS.
  • Maintain knowledge of applicable environmental regulations and potential changes that may affect the facility.
  • Provide oversight of wastewater treatment facility compliance when applicable.
  • Travel approximately 10% as the position requires.

Desired Qualifications

  • A bachelor's degree in Engineering, Occupational Safety, or Safety Management is preferred.
  • An Engineering degree is preferred; a Professional Engineer license, Certified Hazardous Materials Manager credential, Qualified Environmental Professional credential, or other certifications are desirable.

About the Company

General Mills

Manufactures and distributes packaged foods

General Mills is a global food company that manufactures and sells a wide range of packaged foods. Its products include cereals (like Cheerios), baking and ready-to-eat mixes (Betty Crocker, Pillsbury), ice cream (Haagen-Dazs), and pet foods (Blue Buffalo). The company distributes these products through grocery stores and online retailers and supports its brands with targeted advertising. Its food lines reach households, families, and pet owners alike. General Mills differentiates itself through a broad, well-known portfolio, a commitment to quality and sustainability, responsible sourcing, and community involvement, which helps build customer trust. Its goal is to provide tasty, nutritious foods while making a positive impact on people, communities, and the environment.

Company size
Not listed
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Minneapolis, MN
Founded
1928

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